ElizabethNYC

Good luck with everything!!

Hi Jennifer!! Congrats on your date!! I haven't packed my bag yet but I will tonight (surgery is tomorrow) so I might actually watch this post to see what I should pack as well. Good luck with everything and congrats again!!

I know I'm a little late but good luck today!!! I'm in your shoes tomorrow and the nerves are killing me right now. Hope it all went well!

My main advice would be stay focused and keep your eye on the prize. The 6-month diet is annoying BUT it's worth it in the end. I was so excited on my last visit and skipped out of there with the paper in my hand. Good luck with everything!!

Good luck!!!

I agree with a lot of people here, I would maybe think about another surgeon. I went through a very frustrating year and a half process but finally it all came together. I too was told over and over again by my insurance company that I didn't need a 6 month diet history but when my surgeons office sent it in, guess what...I needed one so that set me back 6 months. Anyway, keep your head up and keep fighting. Wish the best for you!

Hey all. My surgery is set for Tuesday March 15th and on Monday the 14th I have to go to a Pre-Op meeting. Has anyone else have to do this?!!?

You guys were right the meeting was all about what to expect when I wake up. They also gave this breathing thing to do 10 times an hour while in the hospital. We also got to visit the floor that we'll end up on afterward and we met with the Nurse managers.

Awesome! Guess this is what mine will be about. We shall see on Monday!

<br /><br /><br /> Hi thanks for the well wishes! Yes it is very close but so is yours!! I had to do all sorts of testing as well, it wasn't easy but now it's almost time and I'm ready for it!!

Thank you so much for your response. I'm guessing that this might be what will be going on at the meeting.

Thank you so much for your response. I'm guessing that this might be what will be going on at the meeting.

Nope already did that on Tuesday.

ME TOO!!! For once in my life I want this weekend so go fast like REALLY fast!!! To everyone who's being banded today...GOOD LUCK!!!

Congrats!!!

Yayyy!!! First step in the right direction :-)

Good luck with everything!!

Good luck to those who are getting banded today!!!

Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes.

I have United Health Care and i was covered!

Honestly this is for YOU and no one else. I'm sure they might just be worried since it is major surgery or like someone said before if they also struggle with their weight it might be a hint of jealousy but this is for YOU and no one else. I've learned the hard way you can't please every one no matter how much you try. What I did for my friends and family is educate them as I was educating myself. I tell my parents everything my surgeon and her team tell me. Hope this helps! Good luck tomorrow!!!

I was scared to do the same thing but I did it truthfully and it helped because my nutritionist knew exactly what I needed to do to make sure I eat the right stuff after I'm banded.

So far I'm down 7 pounds.

First off congrats to those who have gotten their surgery's and are at home. Thank you for sharing your experience on here. I'm anxious to share mine!! Second, welcome to all the new March Bandster I believe I share a surgery date with one or two of you! Good luck to you guys!! Someone asked about how much we've lost on liquid, so far I've lost 7 pounds and I'm on day 6 I guess it differs for everyone. :-)